Richard Ferguson, professor of soil science in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, retired Feb. 28 after a 41-year career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A reception in his honor will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. March 20 in the Goodding Learning Center in Plant Sciences Hall. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/fergusonretire
Feb. 9–12, three University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate students took top honors during the 66th Annual Weed Science Society of America meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina. Continue reading…
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Barta began Aug. 11 as the plant systems learner and partnership engagement coordinator in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. In her position, Barta is responsible for recruiting prospective students and inspiring the next generation’s curiosity about careers in agronomy and horticulture. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/barta-feature
“Backyard Farmer” is back for its 74th season to help gardeners and lawn care enthusiasts keep their landscapes healthy and thriving. The new season premieres at 7 p.m. CT Thursday, April 2 on Nebraska Public Media and continues throughout the summer. Continue reading…
More details at: https://byf.unl.edu
The Digital Agriculture Taskforce in partnership with NFarms hosted a stakeholders’ engagement event March 11 to gather stakeholder input on key challenges and opportunities to help shape the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resource’s Digital Agriculture Hub initiative. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/w8dx
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Range Management team scored in the top half of each contest they participated in at this year’s Society for Range Management’s meeting Feb. 8–11 in Monterey, California. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/7w8x
The 2025 update to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Turfgrass Science and Management program report is now available on the turf.unl.edu website. For this recent update, there are dedicated webpages that highlight ongoing work in research, education and extension and outreach within the program. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/turfupdate
This winter, University of Nebraska–Lincoln turf students took advantage of opportunities to travel out-of-state to warmer climates to attend turfgrass science-related conferences, compete in national competitions and visit professional sports facilities. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/2y5n
The 2026 student-led Agronomy and Horticulture Spring Banquet will be held Wednesday, April 15, in the Great Plains Room at the Nebraska East Union. RSVP by April 1. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/springbanquet26
Campus Recreation facilities are available with no charge to faculty and staff during spring break, March 15-22. Simply bring your NCard to scan in and enjoy the facilities, all week long. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/jsuc
The University of Nebraska system will host several Microsoft application training sessions for faculty and staff this spring. Registrations can be found on Bridge in the Live Training calendar. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/b570